As per the IYCF1 guidelines,
Sustained breastfeeding with adequate complementary feeding till 2 years of age
Major challenge - Failure of exclusive breastfeeding (Only 30-40%)
| Condition | Risk Reduction (%) |
|---|---|
| Acute Otitis Media | 50% (EBF > 3-6 mo) |
| Atopic Dermatitis | 42% (EBF > 3 mo) |
| Gastroenteritis | 64% (Any BF vs none) |
| LRTI | 72% (EBF > 4 mo) |
| Asthma | 40% (BF > 3 mo) |
| Condition | Risk Reduction (%) |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24% (Any BF) |
| Type 1 DM | 30% (BF > 3 mo) |
| Type 2 DM | 40% (Any BF) |
| ALL/AML | 20% / 15% (BF > 6 mo) |
| SIDS | 36% (BF > 1 mo) |
Parents to be asked to review after 48 to 72 hours.